Made under the Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
24 statutory instruments made using powers in the Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The order established 23 new electoral wards for the borough of Kirklees, abolished existing wards, and set election schedules for 2026 and beyond.
The Kirklees (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, restructuring the borough's electoral wards.
The order abolishes existing wards, establishes 23 new ones detailed in the Schedule, specifies a three-councillor representation for each ward, and outlines a schedule for elections in 2026 and subsequent years, ensuring a phased transition to a system of electing councillors by thirds.
The effective date varies depending on the purpose, with some aspects coming into force immediately and others taking effect in October 2025 and 2026.
The Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Order established 30 new electoral wards in Bradford, abolished existing wards, and implemented a new election schedule for city and parish councillors, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The Bradford (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing electoral wards in Bradford and establishing 30 new ones.
The Order details the new ward names and boundaries, specifies three councillors per ward, and outlines a phased election schedule beginning with a whole-city council election in 2026 transitioning to elections by thirds thereafter.
Similar changes are implemented for parish wards in surrounding areas.
The Order ensures that the changes comply with the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
The Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The order established 21 new electoral wards for Barnsley, abolished existing wards, and implemented a new system for councillor elections and retirements.
The Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards in the borough of Barnsley and establishing 21 new ones.
The order details the new ward boundaries, specifies that each ward will elect three councillors, and sets out the schedule for elections and councillor retirements, with staggered terms to avoid full council elections every year.
It also provides rules for resolving ties in elections.
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 established 21 new city wards and revised parish wards, implemented new election timelines, and abolished existing ward structures.
The Wakefield (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements changes to the electoral arrangements for the city of Wakefield and associated parishes, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The order abolishes existing wards and establishes 21 new wards for the city, along with revised parish ward structures.
It outlines the timelines for elections, including initial elections in 2026 and subsequent staggered retirements of councilors to a system of thirds.
The changes ensure future elections adhere to legal requirements while aiming to improve representation and governance.
The Walsall (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Order established 20 new electoral wards in Walsall, abolished existing wards, and set the schedule for future council elections.
The Walsall (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, abolishing existing wards in the borough of Walsall and establishing 20 new ones.
The order details the new ward names, boundaries (reference a provided map), and the number of councillors per ward (three).
It also establishes the election schedule, stipulating simultaneous elections in 2026, with subsequent elections staggered to return to the 'election by thirds' system.
The order's effective date is October 15th, 2025, for preliminary election-related procedures, with full implementation in 2026.
The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
The Order established 24 new electoral wards for Canterbury, abolished existing wards, and specified the number of councillors per ward, based on a Local Government Boundary Commission for England recommendation.
The Canterbury (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 alters Canterbury's electoral arrangements.
It abolishes existing wards and creates 24 new ones, defining their boundaries via a map and specifying the number of councillors for each.
The changes, based on recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, take effect in October 2026 for preliminary election processes and in 2027 for other purposes, applying only to England despite extending to England and Wales.
The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025
- Department: Local Government Boundary Commission for England
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
Abolished existing electoral wards in Thurrock and established 20 new wards with revised councilor allocations, effective from the 2025 local elections.
The Thurrock (Electoral Changes) Order 2025 implements comprehensive changes to electoral arrangements in the borough of Thurrock following recommendations from the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
The Order abolishes existing electoral wards and establishes 20 new wards with specified numbers of councillors for each, ranging from two to three members per ward.
These changes will take effect for elections from 2025 onwards, with new boundaries defined by geographical features and documented in official mapping.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025
- Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Made under: Economic Development and Construction Act 2009
Established the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority as a statutory body with mayoral governance, transport powers, and economic development functions covering Kingston upon Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 establishes a new combined authority covering the areas of Kingston upon Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire, with an elected mayor taking office from May 2025.
The order grants significant powers over transport, housing, regeneration, and economic development, while establishing clear governance structures and funding mechanisms.
The combined authority will have the ability to exercise functions previously held by constituent councils and other public bodies, aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental wellbeing across the region.